Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 64 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 64

Private Label(s) in Run:

Sears, Roebuck & Co. Special - Chicago, U.S.A.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1660955
Grade: 64
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 62 of 68
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,750
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 4859.64G178.18S3261.185M484.H2539.L3995.17J992
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.41
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
149.80
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.259%
Registry Population: 4 (0.80%)
Research Note: #1660955: Verified as Marked "17 Jewels" (Private Label for "Sears, Roebuck & Co."). #1660937: Reported as 17 Jewels (Private Label marked "Sears Special").

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · March 13, 2020

Serial Number 1660937 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: sears special 17j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · March 13, 2020

Serial Number 1660937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2016

Serial Number 1660583 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: i have the same watch as the other commentor
below, mine also being marked 17 jewel.mine also
has extra fancy dial ,skeletenized fancy gold
hands and elaborate engraved hunter case,gold or
gold filled ?
i can find no case markings. movement marked s+r
co.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

jbrossar 22 · October 3, 2015

Serial Number 1660531 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number range also includes several
private label series watches. I have movement #
1660531, a stamped 17 Jewel Illinois Private Label
for Sears and Roebuck. Your records indicate 15
jewel only.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Illinois Grade 64 Pocket Watch